POLITICS: NJ Governor to Campaign With Walker; Barrett Blasts Walker for Ideology Over Jobs

Recalls, primary elections, presidential races and more — Patch is following the political news as it matters to you locally. Here's Thursday's roundup.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie — often dubbed one of the "rock stars" of the Republican party — is headed to Wisconsin to campaign for Gov. Scott Walker.

Milwaukee Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett Monday blasted Gov. Scott Walker for spending more time touring the country than bringing in jobs to the state.

After reading to about 20 preschoolers in Hudson on Thursday, Gov. Scott Walker spoke to the local media — including Hudson Patch — about education, the upcoming recall elections and the War on Women.